We promised we're not traumatized from making and selling our frozen dessert. In this episode we revisit some memories, but also share the history of ice cream while making banana pudding frozen dessert!

Relaunching the podcast with a twist on a classic graham cracker "recipe" - s'mores. Comes with a side of graham cracker lore. xo S'mores Dip Recipe: 2 chocolate bars 1 bag of mini marshmallows 1 box of Must Love Classic Grahams Preheat oven to 400 degrees F. We put down a layer of parchment paper in a baking sheet for easy cleanup. Then put down a…

Where we share recipes and the stories behind them. We'll dish out delicious recipes, food history, and all the tasty tidbits you didn't know you needed. Let's get into it.

For anyone that’s new to Must Love, a little about what we make and why. Our treats are meaningful to us because we want to eat this way, but especially more so now that we’re moms of toddlers who want to snack all the time.

We’re back after a long hiatus of being really sick from toddler germs. On that note, we talk about what it’s like starting a business without kids and then now running a business with kids. It’s a whole new normal that never feels normal.

Fun look back on the two very different audition tapes we made when trying out for Shark Tank! Why the tape is important, why we changed directions, and our tips for success.

So did we make our ice cream in our garage when we first started? Short answer is an emphatic NO. LOL. But, we always get asked about our first couple of years and how we actually made our dairy free frozen dessert for retailers so diving into the details of how we did it! Deadlifting 40 lb boxes of bananas, driving our regular cars on lots with se…

Back this week chatting all things pitch contests. We’ve done our fair share of these pitch slams now and have another pitch competition coming up next week. So, thought this was a good time to share our best tips for success.

People always ask us if we are going to open our own store! Well, we had one, and it was in Honolulu, Hawaii. Sit back, sip a Mai Tai maybe and listen in to hear how we got this opportunity, what we learned, and how it inspired our launch of sprinkles!

In this episode we cover something pretty technical, but also essential for packaging design. Setting your messaging hierarchy. Important for anyone designing packaging for retail shelf!

Welcome back to our podcast! Why we took a break, why we’re starting it back up again, and discussing remote work vs in office.

Jumping together into business was one of the biggest decisions we've ever made. We talk through the reservations that we had, didn't have, and what steps we took to make sure the foundation of our partnership was strong. Honestly it was a relatively quick yes for the both of us, so this podcast episode is really short. So we had some time to go th…

A lookback at our earliest days figuring out how to go to market with our nice cream - farmers markets vs retailers, how we landed our first retail door, how we got into Whole Foods and Sprouts. We also cover some fun facts like how we figured out our sell through numbers, traveled with ice cream across state lines, and delivered ice cream out of M…

We recorded this in Q4 of 2021, a lookback on our business in 2020 and 2021 in the context of Covid. If you doubted that we are actually at heart huge nerds, give this episode a listen and you'll hear us diving deep into how global supply chain issues and macroeconomic trends are affecting us and a few other industries. Or maybe it's really obvious…

We taped our reaction to and thoughts on our Shark Tank segment airing immediately after viewing it. We go over what we wish they included, what we're surprised was left on the cutting room floor, and what we really think about Shark Tank. If you're a fan of Drunk History, you might like this. If not, next episode coming soon!…

Finishing up our BTS series on our Shark Tank experience. Our episode aired last Friday (1/14). This episode goes from really serious to lighthearted, so something for everyone. We cover: our regrets (if any), thoughts on our valuation and ask (we got many questions about this across our platforms), and also how we chose our outfits (the real impor…

We can't believe the day is finally here, but our Shark Tank episode airs tonight, Friday 1/14. Look back with us on our initial reactions right after we filmed our segment. In this episode we cover: being two-time applicants, how we felt when we found out we would tape, and BTS on how we prepared for Q&A in the Tank.…

Why are we starting a podcast? Who do we think we are? LOL. Find out answers to both these questions on our first episode where we cover: what we think about the role of content in the CPG industry, why this is Mollie's favorite medium, and setting expectations for future episodes.

On this episode I talk to Cha Wilde about her creative process. Cha talks about how being a yoga instructor has shaped the type of music she produces. Go check out her latest release, 'Warm Enough to Be Barefoot'. ENJOY --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/the-ground-to-sound/message…

In this episode, Stephen talks to Will Rosati about the significance of the Grammy awards in the current landscape of the music industry. Who is it for? Do artists care? What do Grammys say about an artists' legacy? Listen to hear what they think! ENJOY! --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/the-ground-to-sound/messag…

In this episode, Stephen talks to his old friend, Marie Zecca, about her love for coffee, selling merch at concerts, and starting her own marketing company, Blaze Marketing! Enjoy! --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/the-ground-to-sound/message

Molly Jonke is the Director of A&R for Atlas Music Publishing. In this episode, Molly and I talk about her love for coffee and music. We also discuss the ever-changing landscape of the music industry and what songwriters should be doing to stand out! --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/the-ground-to-sound/message…

In this episode, I spoke with Nashville based band, Arrow Kids. They tell me all about their obsession with coffee and their writing process during the creation of their latest release, 'Care More'. Please check them out on Spotify and Instagram (@arrowkidsband). --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/the-ground-to-sou…

In this episode I speak with, Grammy winning and Emmy nominated songwriter-producer, Desmond Child. Desmond Child is one of music's most prolific and accomplished hitmakers. We talk about his experience writing with Bon Jovi, his years performing with his band, 'Desmond Child and Rouge', and the many projects he is working on these days. https://de…

In this episode I speak with Adam Epstein. Adam is the head of A&R at Demolition Music Publishing in Nashville, TN. Adam has 25 years of industry experience including publishing, performing rights, marketing and artist management. Prior to Demolition Music, he served as A&R Director at Concord Music where he was involved in client relations for its…

On today's episode I speak with Tatiana Angulo! Tatiana is professor at Belmont University in Nashville, TN and the Founder of the management company, Isa & Jude. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/the-ground-to-sound/message

In this episode, I speak with Jacob Kulick about the importance of his morning routine, songwriting, and his new album, 'Yelling in a Quiet Neighborhood', available everywhere October 16, 2020. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/the-ground-to-sound/message

In this episode, I speak with music producer, songwriter, and composer, Will Rosati about Rolling Stone's '500 Greatest Albums of All Time' list and what it may mean for the future of music. Make sure to check out the 'Bocca Brothers' on Spotify and Will on Instagram, @willrosatiaudio. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod…

Carlo is a songwriter/producer based in Nashville, TN. In this episode, Carlo and I discuss his early years as a songwriter and how his abilities have evolved over the years. Carlo and I have known each other for over twenty years and I consider him family so it was fun to sit down and get his full story from his perspective. Also, this is episode …

In this episode, I speak with Phil Silverberg about his experiences as a musician, songwriter, and producer. His talents span beyond just music and we discuss how that's helped him navigate the ever-changing world of the music industry. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/the-ground-to-sound/message…

Chris Rizzo is a music producer based in New Jersey. He spent several years drumming for the band Montgomery and eventually turned his attention full time to music production. Currently, he produces music for commercials. Chris and I discuss his love of coffee and music production! Chris is now in the process of producing tracks for artists. We tal…

On this episode, I talk to Nikki Phillips about her journey in the world of photography. Since her move from Philadelphia to Los Angeles she has photographed artists such as, Simple Plan, Andrew McMahon, Machine Gun Kelly and Vic Mensa just to name a few. We also discuss her evolution from hating coffee to now enjoying it at just about any time of …

As a leading millennial voice in spirituality, Leena Lemos is on a mission to raise the collective consciousness through empowering women to step into their highest self and out of the spiritual closet. After feeling rebirthed yet completely under-supported as a new mom, Leena started collecting stories from other mothers to learn how they incorpor…

On this episode of The Ground to Sound Podcast, Stephen chats with songwriter and music producer Eric Paquette about his love of cold brew coffee the path that lead him to producing music. Stephen and Eric discuss the main elements that make a song great and their love of early 2000's music! --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.c…

Becca and Dan are a coffee-loving NYC-based couple who met in 2015 and dated long-distance across the world from 2016 to 2017. During this time, they started the Instagram project @halfhalftravel as a way of staying together remotely and using their creative passions to make something unique, combining their loves of photography and travel. Becca a…

On the premiere episode of The Ground to Sound Podcast, Stephen Alexander chats with drummer Andy Davis about his decade-long journey as a musician and coffee lover. Stephen and Andy dive into the meaning of community as musicians and what it means to unite as a band. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/the-ground-t…

COMING JUNE 22. Hosted by Stephen Alexander, From Ground to Sound intertwines two things we love most: Coffee and music. Tune in to hear from music industry coffee lovers, coffee connoisseurs, and stories around what gets us up in the morning. Sometimes it's a cup of joe. Sometimes its passion. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotif…